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Akanksha Kalra, Esq., immigration attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Akanksha Kalra, Esq.

Immigration attorney · Philadelphia, PA · Admitted Pennsylvania 1999

About this attorney

Akanksha Kalra, Esq., is an accomplished immigration attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing exclusively in the field of immigration and nationality law. With decades of professional experience, she provides strategic legal representation to businesses, educational institutions, and individuals across the United States. Her comprehensive practice spans corporate immigration compliance, business nonimmigrant visas, employment- and family-based permanent residency, and naturalization.

Ms. Kalra earned her legal education at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1997. Throughout her career, she has represented a wide array of clients, including information technology companies, healthcare networks, research organizations, entrepreneurs, and international artists and athletes. In addition to securing complex visas, she routinely guides corporate leadership through Form I-9 audits, IRCA compliance, and cross-border workforce management. She is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association.

Dedicated to community service, Ms. Kalra frequently contributes pro bono legal services to civic groups and charitable organizations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She brings a practical, client-focused approach to every matter, navigating intricate regulatory frameworks to deliver tailored immigration solutions for employers, families, and international professionals.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Citizenship Legal AssistanceEmployment-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceInvestment Visa Legal AssistanceNaturalization AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

Pennsylvania State BarActive
Admitted: 1999
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.

Law School & Legal Education
University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolLaw Degree (1997)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

EnglishHindiUrduPunjabi

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Akanksha Kalra, Esq.
1420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Remote Representation Available

Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.

Contact

Reach Akanksha directly by phone or submit your inquiry below:

Direct Telephone
+1 (215) 368-8600
Law Firm Website
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